How to travel from Aachen to Leipzig

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Leipzig

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr322. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr322, and a flight costs an average of kr2339.

Distance: 275 miles (444 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

kr1041

Average price

kr491

Average price

Cheapest

kr5033

Average price

kr924

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 31m

Average total duration

6h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 5m

Average total duration

7h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

5h 9m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Cityjet

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of kr491.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Leipzig:

A bus is kr550 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average kr1041.

A bus is kr4542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average kr5033.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Travel options
from Aachen to Leipzig

How to get from Aachen to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Aachen to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 AM12h45
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    kr4921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:50 AM12h45
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    2:35 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    kr4921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH75 · LH156
    3:10 PM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr49671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 27 · ICE 838 · ICE 506
    8:51 AM7h13
    Aachen Hbf
    4:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    kr8551One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10909 · 17410 · IC 2155 · ICE 2590
    8:18 AM6h51
    Aachen Hbf
    3:09 PMLeipzig Hbf
    kr10081One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10909 · ICE 621 · ICE 930 · ICE 508
    8:18 AM5h46
    Aachen Hbf
    2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    kr10551One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 PM9h40
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    5:25 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    kr4981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM11h35
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    7:35 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    kr4981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 AM13h15
    Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
    5:20 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    kr5621One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH121 · LH158
    6:05 PM5h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr43591One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH79+Air DolomitiLH152
    6:00 AM3h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr49671One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4217+LufthansaLH158
    6:40 PM4h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport
    kr49671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Leipzig.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of kr491.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Leipzig:

A bus is kr550 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average kr1041.

A bus is kr4542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Leipzig costing on average kr5033.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Aachen to Leipzig is approximately 275 miles (444 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Leipzig is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Leipzig:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Cityjet to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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